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Are you an experienced commercial management professional?  Then perhaps you can leave your mark on HMP Glasgow, one of Scotland's largest construction projects, conveniently located circa 10 miles North East of the Glasgow city. 

We have an excellent opportunity for an MEP commercial Manager to join our team delivering this flagship project  delivering modern new-build custodial facility,  delivering a secure, energy efficient and high specification prison for 2000 inmates and staff. 

Location: Glasgow, Scotland 

Contract: Permanent, full time, permanent, flexibility can be considered simply outline in your application. 

What will you be responsible for?  

As MEP Commercial Manager you will be responsible for delivering £180M of services packages across the campus, managing the MEP commercial team and supply chain, overseeing change management, key remit will include, but not be limited to: 

• Day to day management of the MEP commercial team, empowering performance, acting as escalation point and taking a key role in managing the MEP sub contractor relationship in line with the contract.
• Comply with the procurement strategy set out from the beginning of the project.
• Valuation and measuring of change, advising on legal and contractual matters on orders and change valuation of project and subcontract progress.
• Undertaking procurement activities including subcontract enquires, tender reviews and order production.
• Undertaking of monthly cost report, commercial plan reporting and external client reporting
• Undertaking project cashflows and turnover forecasts with the senior team.
• Undertaking of Risk and Opportunity reporting and management, producing margin improvement plans and driving margin into the project

We want to hear from you if you can demonstrate: 

• Qualified, at degree level or HND/HNC (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience managing and mentoring commercial teams / staff within large schemes
• Clear understanding of all main forms of contract JCT, NEC, ability to strategically manage risk and opportunities to maximise margin
• A level of technical understanding of MEPH services, components that make up individual systems and how packages are broken out and the interfaces associated with this.
• Full UK Driving License 

This role will offer hybrid working with circa 3 days p/w bases on site, we are happy to consider candidates across the UK and offer subsistence and disturbance allowances for those based out with commuting distance to the project. 

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here .

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here .

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkie

Are you an experienced commercial management professional?  Then perhaps you can leave your mark on HMP Glasgow, one of Scotland's largest construction projects, conveniently located circa 10 miles North East of the Glasgow city. 

We have an excellent opportunity for an MEP commercial Manager to join our team delivering this flagship project  delivering modern new-build custodial facility,  delivering a secure, energy efficient and high specification prison for 2000 inmates and staff. 

Location: Glasgow, Scotland 

Contract: Permanent, full time, permanent, flexibility can be considered simply outline in your application. 

What will you be responsible for?  

As MEP Commercial Manager you will be responsible for delivering £180M of services packages across the campus, managing the MEP commercial team and supply chain, overseeing change management, key remit will include, but not be limited to: 

• Day to day management of the MEP commercial team, empowering performance, acting as escalation point and taking a key role in managing the MEP sub contractor relationship in line with the contract.
• Comply with the procurement strategy set out from the beginning of the project.
• Valuation and measuring of change, advising on legal and contractual matters on orders and change valuation of project and subcontract progress.
• Undertaking procurement activities including subcontract enquires, tender reviews and order production.
• Undertaking of monthly cost report, commercial plan reporting and external client reporting
• Undertaking project cashflows and turnover forecasts with the senior team.
• Undertaking of Risk and Opportunity reporting and management, producing margin improvement plans and driving margin into the project

We want to hear from you if you can demonstrate: 

• Qualified, at degree level or HND/HNC (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience managing and mentoring commercial teams / staff within large schemes
• Clear understanding of all main forms of contract JCT, NEC, ability to strategically manage risk and opportunities to maximise margin
• A level of technical understanding of MEPH services, components that make up individual systems and how packages are broken out and the interfaces associated with this.
• Full UK Driving License 

This role will offer hybrid working with circa 3 days p/w bases on site, we are happy to consider candidates across the UK and offer subsistence and disturbance allowances for those based out with commuting distance to the project. 

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here .

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here .

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkie

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team delivering HMP Glasgow a major project North East of Glasgow city. 

The Senior Project Quantity Surveyor will take a key role in providing commercial oversight on the £200M + "house block" elements of the campus comprising 5 buildings delivered utilising DFMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly) methodology. 

Location : Glasgow, HMP Glasgow Project Site 

Hours : Full Time, Permanent- can consider flexible options  

What will you be responsible for?

• As Senior Project Quantity Surveyor your day to day may include; 
• Organising the division of project work fronts into component work packages for procurement.
• Negotiating with sub-contractor supply chain to achieve best value.
• Managing applications for payment from sub contractors. 
• Preparation of information used for application for payments from the client. 
• Monitoring and measuring actual expenditure against budgeted project expenditure in the form of CVR 
  (Cost Value Reconciliation Reports) 
• Preparation of final accounts 

What are we looking for?

This role of Senior Project Quantity Surveyor is great for you if:

You hold a degree (or equivalent) qualification in Quantity Surveying

• Can demonstrate quantity surveying experience at a senior level on large construction projects in the main contractor environment
  
• Have relevant understanding of SBCC, NEC and JCT contract conditions.
  
• Are comfortable in dealing with client reps, sub contractors and internal stakeholders.
  
• Have the ability to to mentor and oversee more junior commercial staff
• Hold a full UK Driving license

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here .

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here .

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier

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About Us:

At Carrier, we are the world leader in healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions, with our customers at the heart of everything we do. SLD Pumps & Power, a Carrier company, is one of the UK's leading suppliers of pumps and generator rental equipment.

About the role:

We are currently recruiting an experience Service Engineer for our Paisley depot to support both depot-based and field-based operations across Scotland, on occasions there will be travel required across Scotland which may include Livingston, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness, and Falkirk. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically skilled engineer with diesel engine experience looking to develop their career.

What you’ll be doing:

• Service, maintain, and repair pumps, generators, and diesel-powered equipment in both depot and field-based environments.

• Prepare and inspect equipment at the depot to ensure it is fully operational before deployment.

• Carry out major overhauls and refurbishments of end-of-life equipment.

• Diagnose faults and perform repairs to minimise equipment downtime.

• Collaborate effectively with the service team, hire controller, and foreman to ensure smooth operations.

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and company policies at all times.

• Maintain a clean and organised working environment, ensuring all equipment meets safety and quality standards.

• Travel to customer sites and participate in an on-call rota (1 week in 4).

You’ll have:

• Mechanical experience, ideally working with plant equipment, pumps, generators, and diesel engines.

• Relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 3, an M&E related apprenticeship or equivalent.

• Full UK Driving licence

Our benefits

• Competitive salary package (Negotiable DOE)

• Enhanced payments through overtime and on-call

• Company Vehicle

• 25 Days Holiday + bank holiday + holiday purchase scheme

• Company Pension

• Great career progression opportunities, development and continuous training offered

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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About Us:

At Carrier, we are the world leader in healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions, with our customers at the heart of everything we do. SLD Pumps & Power, a Carrier company, is one of the UK's leading suppliers of pumps and generator rental equipment.

About the role:

We are currently recruiting an experience Service Engineer for our Paisley depot to support both depot-based and field-based operations across Scotland, on occasions there will be travel required across Scotland which may include Livingston, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness, and Falkirk. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically skilled engineer with diesel engine experience looking to develop their career.

What you’ll be doing:

• Service, maintain, and repair pumps, generators, and diesel-powered equipment in both depot and field-based environments.

• Prepare and inspect equipment at the depot to ensure it is fully operational before deployment.

• Carry out major overhauls and refurbishments of end-of-life equipment.

• Diagnose faults and perform repairs to minimise equipment downtime.

• Collaborate effectively with the service team, hire controller, and foreman to ensure smooth operations.

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and company policies at all times.

• Maintain a clean and organised working environment, ensuring all equipment meets safety and quality standards.

• Travel to customer sites and participate in an on-call rota (1 week in 4).

You’ll have:

• Mechanical experience, ideally working with plant equipment, pumps, generators, and diesel engines.

• Relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 3, an M&E related apprenticeship or equivalent.

• Full UK Driving licence

Our benefits

• Competitive salary package (Negotiable DOE)

• Enhanced payments through overtime and on-call

• Company Vehicle

• 25 Days Holiday + bank holiday + holiday purchase scheme

• Company Pension

• Great career progression opportunities, development and continuous training offered

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Job Applicant's Privacy Notice:

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Head Chef Operations - Glasgow Braehead Contract: Full Time
Salary: £36,202 - £38,201
Contracted Hours: 45

We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, when we shook up London and showed the UK a new way of eating. Part of this was the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes which made our name.

We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're famous for, but we also have a mouth-watering range of hot street food available - from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and umami. Fast forward to today and we have over 70 restaurants all over the globe, more than 300 kiosks in the UK, with grocery products and pre-pack sushi in most major UK supermarkets.

We are looking for dynamic individuals with a love and passion for food to join us on our exciting journey Our people are at the heart of what we do:
• You will be a role model, have an appetite for success and a real thirst for delivering exceptional results.
• You will be ambitious and hungry to learn.
• You will always strive to do your best.
• You will be enthusiastic and have a positive disposition.
• You will embrace challenges head on, with a willing can-do attitude.
• You will want to be part of our success story.

What you will be doing:

The Head Chef is responsible for the entire operation of their YO! Kitchen and ultimately accountable for the safety of our teams & guests.

Leading and inspiring the kitchen team you are obsessive about food quality, adherence to spec and can prepare each and every YO! dish brilliantly. Happy teams and Happy guests is the mantra by which you live and instil this modus operandi across the team. You are passionate about an incredible guest experience, developing the team to Super Squad status and driving the profitability of your restaurant through great controls of food cost lines.

Comfortable and natural in all sections of the kitchen, you cut fish, cook rice, roll sushi, and prepare our kitchens every day. You are also an inspirational presence in your restaurant, running high energy shifts from the kitchen and ensuring each and every day part delivers an outstanding experience for our guests and team.

We're proud to offer:

• Fantastic working hours
• Free YO! food - What's your favourite YO! dish? Every time you work you can power your shift with a selection of your choice from our fantastic menu
• Grow with YO!- we will pay for you to achieve professional qualifications (up to Degree level) whilst you work
• Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including private medical health plan and 24/7 Employee Assistance Line
• Discounted gym membership, cinema tickets, dining out and retail offers are all available by accessing our reward platform
• 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends
• Award-winning sustainability initiatives - We're committed to delivering progress against 9 UN sustainability goals, just some of the actions we've already taken include: 100% of all Salmon
• sourced from certified sustainable sources, Zero use of Species classed as MCS "Fish to Avoid"
• 1/3^rd

Job Title : Senior/Principal Naval Architect

Location : Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting analysis and evaluation of submarine platforms manoeuvring performance from concept design to in-service support

• Undertaking development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring model using physical model test data

• Generation of Safe Manoeuvring Envelopes and supporting associated operator guidance

• You will be working with enterprise partners to develop the modelling capability, processes and toolsets for use to support our major programmes

• Working collaboratively with other naval architecture teams, systems teams, Active Vehicle Control system teams and propulsion engineers as well as customers and suppliers to deliver innovative & safe submarine solutions

• Supporting & conducting hydrodynamic sea trials such as depth and heading control, including test form development and post-trial data analysis

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Experience in the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling

• Advanced numeracy and analytical skills

• A strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods

• Degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent experience

Desirable:

• Hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and evaluation experience

• Physical testing experience

• Chartered Engineer or working towards/ability to achieve

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Vehicle Control team:

As a Principal/Senior Naval Architect within the Vehicle Control team, you will be working alongside a team of experts within Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team in one of the largest and fastest growing Naval Architecture Departments in the UK. You will be working on some of the most complex ship design and build programmes ever undertaken to deliver cutting edge submarines to the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 15th August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Head Chef Operations - Glasgow Braehead Contract: Full Time
Salary: £36,202 - £38,201
Contracted Hours: 45

We burst onto the restaurant scene in 1997, when we shook up London and showed the UK a new way of eating. Part of this was the 'kaiten' conveyor belt and colour-coded dishes which made our name.

We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're famous for, but we also have a mouth-watering range of hot street food available - from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and umami. Fast forward to today and we have over 70 restaurants all over the globe, more than 300 kiosks in the UK, with grocery products and pre-pack sushi in most major UK supermarkets.

We are looking for dynamic individuals with a love and passion for food to join us on our exciting journey Our people are at the heart of what we do:
• You will be a role model, have an appetite for success and a real thirst for delivering exceptional results.
• You will be ambitious and hungry to learn.
• You will always strive to do your best.
• You will be enthusiastic and have a positive disposition.
• You will embrace challenges head on, with a willing can-do attitude.
• You will want to be part of our success story.

What you will be doing:

The Head Chef is responsible for the entire operation of their YO! Kitchen and ultimately accountable for the safety of our teams & guests.

Leading and inspiring the kitchen team you are obsessive about food quality, adherence to spec and can prepare each and every YO! dish brilliantly. Happy teams and Happy guests is the mantra by which you live and instil this modus operandi across the team. You are passionate about an incredible guest experience, developing the team to Super Squad status and driving the profitability of your restaurant through great controls of food cost lines.

Comfortable and natural in all sections of the kitchen, you cut fish, cook rice, roll sushi, and prepare our kitchens every day. You are also an inspirational presence in your restaurant, running high energy shifts from the kitchen and ensuring each and every day part delivers an outstanding experience for our guests and team.

We're proud to offer:

• Fantastic working hours
• Free YO! food - What's your favourite YO! dish? Every time you work you can power your shift with a selection of your choice from our fantastic menu
• Grow with YO!- we will pay for you to achieve professional qualifications (up to Degree level) whilst you work
• Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including private medical health plan and 24/7 Employee Assistance Line
• Discounted gym membership, cinema tickets, dining out and retail offers are all available by accessing our reward platform
• 50% off your food every time you dine with us for you and 3 friends
• Award-winning sustainability initiatives - We're committed to delivering progress against 9 UN sustainability goals, just some of the actions we've already taken include: 100% of all Salmon
• sourced from certified sustainable sources, Zero use of Species classed as MCS "Fish to Avoid"
• 1/3^rd

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up base stations and perform site calibrations.

• Support the calibration of on-machine control equipment

• Provide a diverse mix of activities including site setups, data processing, professional consultations, drone services, and training.

• Collaborate closely with the Product Management and Marketing team, as well as the Service and Operations team.

What We are Looking For:

• Experience of construction equipment and technology preferred.

• Experience of ground survey / digital field equipment, preferred.

• Understanding of field installation, calibration and service support processes and documentation

• Ability to work closely with various teams and support the Sales Organizations of SITECH and other OEM Dealer Partners.

• Ensure accurate measurement and calibration of equipment.

• Provide excellent consultation services to customers on land surveying options.

What We Offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, an annual bonus, 25 days holiday, life insurance, and up to 7% pension, you will benefit from:

• A comprehensive benefits package

• A supportive and collaborative work environment

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Why Join Us?

At SITECH, we are dedicated to bringing the benefits of efficiency, cost reduction, performance, and finish to the Heavy Construction and Civils market. Join our growing team of dedicated specialists and be part of a company that values innovation and precision.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.